Royce Davis, age 74 of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at his Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was born in Cleveland County to the late Jeff and Rachel Traylor Davis.

In addition to his parents, Royce was preceded in death by his brother Larry Davis.

Royce was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Royce also was an avid Baseball fan – New York Yankees and American Legion Post #82. He also loved the Tarheels and Nascar.